Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Mental Health Support Worker - (198613)

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Support Worker to join their multidisciplinary outreach team. The role focuses on providing essential community-based support services, assisting clients with mental health challenges, and promoting independence through life skills training. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in mental health services, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness or special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide community-based support services and assist in mental health and addictions treatment.
• Motivate, assist, and instruct clients with daily activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Advocacy

Education

Diploma in Community Social Services

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Position Overview

Reporting to the team leader or designate, the ACT Mental Health Support Worker is a member of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency outreach team. The role involves providing community-based support services, assisting in mental health and addictions treatment, offering life skills training, coaching, advocacy, and advice to clients experiencing mental health, behavioral, and developmental challenges, as well as to their caregivers and families. This is carried out in accordance with an established plan of treatment/care.

The Support Worker motivates, assists, and instructs clients with daily activities, reports on clients' progress and condition, including reactions to medications.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Diploma in Community Social Services, e.g., Mental Health Worker, Community Health Worker, Resident Care Attendant/Long Term Care Aide, or Social Services Worker, including post-secondary education in counselling skills training.
• Knowledge of legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
• Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in community care delivery.
• Current Level C Basic Life Saving Certificate.
• Valid Class 5 vehicle license.
• Food Safe Certificate.
• A minimum of two years recent related experience working with persons with mental illness or special needs, including teaching life skills, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to teach life skills.
• Sound judgment and good observation skills.
• Initiative and independence in task execution.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Physical and emotional capacity to perform duties.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Advocacy skills.
• Travel is required; transportation arrangements must meet operational requirements of Vancouver Island Health Authority.

For more details, refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD118.pdf